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identify bad 80's movie, teen wearing a top hat in an asylum (solved)


Can anyone identify a bad 1980s movie I once saw which featured a teen character who wore a top hat during the whole movie?

There was one scene in which he and another kid were trying to spring their friend out of an insane asylum. He created a diversion by crumpling his hat so it was on crooked, sliding down a hallway on his knees, into the arms of a couple of social workers, and saying "mommy." They took him away and so the other kid and the friend were able to escape.

I guess I just need to know exactly what I want to avoid ever seeing again...

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The Grand Escape

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Benny & Joon (1993) starring Johnny Depp. Bad movie???? Pffff

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It was B&J, thanks. Maybe I do need to see it again.

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I would recommend it.

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My taste isn't everyone's, but I really enjoyed the movie. It had a great cast with Johnny Deep, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore, and a small appearance by CCH Pounder. Quirky, sweet, and poignant.

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Have you looked at their movie credits? You can find the year and look at the plots.

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